| 释义 |
ca·thex·is
\kəˈtheksə̇s, ka-\ noun
(plural cathex·es \-kˌsēz\)
Etymology: New Latin, from Greek kathexis holding, from katechein to hold fast, occupy, from kata- cata- + echein to have, hold; intended as translation of German besetzung, literally, act of occupying — more at scheme
1. : the investment of libidinal energy in a person, object, idea, or activity
2. : libidinal energy that is either invested or being invested |